F*cking Chiberia

I apologize for my asterisk-tainted French, but if anything deserves an F-bomb, it is negative degree wind chills. Could someone please remind me why I continue living in this city? Oh, right, the summer.

1 | Investing in a Columbia coat with Omni-Heat technology was the smartest thing I did during last year’s polar vortex. The little silver dots might make you feel like a baked potato, but its mad science totally works. This year I even got boots with the same technology and haven’t had a frozen toe during a single 1.5 hour commute yet.

2 | Aquaphor is an all-purpose moisturizer. Lips, hands, diaper rash, whatever. I slather it on my lips before going to bed and leaving the house and boy oh boy are my lips kissable. Or something.

3 | Have you checked out Bow & Drape yet? Pick your color, fold, and embellishments to create the beanie (or bag, or sweatshirt, or t-shirt) you’ve always imagined.

4 | I’ve long been a Wen girl. Sure, it clogs the drain in my bathtub, but my hair is so soft that I can’t help but run my fingers through it all day after a wash. Which is a little strange to do in public, but I’m pretty sure side eye is code for hella jealous.

5 | The sweater knit top of these Northface boots add just enough style to something so utilitarian. If you don’t have a good, warm, waterproof pair of boots (warm and dry, not warm or dry – trust me) even a quick jaunt to Starbucks will mean nothing but misery.

6 | It took me a long time to commit to the whole long underwear thing, but the last few years have been too cold to wear pants alone. Cuddl Duds are the best I’ve found so far. Cozy but thin, I can wear them under jeans all day and feel great. Well, great might be a step too far, but I’ll take what I can get.

7 | If you’ve been following me on Instagram (which, duh, why wouldn’t you?), then you know of my blanket scarf obsession. Wear one as a cape, belted over a long-sleeved t-shirt, or around the neck for a pop of pattern to an outfit in the winter/spring or fall/winter transitional months. In Chiberia, wear it around your face to keep your nostrils from freezing.